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Whirlpool WRF532SMB*

22.2 cu ft bottom freezer. Uses 10% less energy than the federal limit for its class. #39 of 300 bottom-freezer fridges 22–26 cu ft, by yearly cost.

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators dataset, data.energystar.gov. Refreshed Oct 24, 2026.

$106 at 18.16¢/kWhper year
$1,062 at 18.16¢/kWhover 10 years
$7 at 18.16¢/kWh10-yr savings vs. similar size

Recall check

CPSC recalls that mention Whirlpool refrigerators, fridges and freezers (checked Oct 24, 2026). Check whether your model number is listed in the notice:

• CPSC, W.C. Wood Co. Announce Recall Of 345,775 Freezers (1996-02-14)

Where it's sold

Whirlpool fridges: Whirlpool.com · Local retailers (Whirlpool store locator) · Lowe's · Best Buy

Confirmed from Whirlpool's own where-to-buy or retailer pages and retailer brand pages. Checked Oct 24, 2026. Not every seller stocks every model, so check the model number with the seller.

Rebates

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Your electric rate18.16¢per kWh. Find it on your bill. Default is the U.S. average.

Yearly cost, side by side

This model$106 at 18.16¢/kWh
Typical similar-size model (365 bottom freezer models)$107 at 18.16¢/kWh
Federal max for this class$116 at 18.16¢/kWh
Thirstiest certified bottom-freezer fridges$145 at 18.16¢/kWh
Good to know
Fridges run all day, so the EPA test figure is close to real use. A warm kitchen, frequent door opening and an ice maker can push it higher.

Also sold as

The EPA record lists no additional model numbers.

An asterisk in the model number stands for color or trim codes, so those finishes share these figures.

UPC: 883049288987; 883049288994; 883049289007

Certification history

ENERGY STAR certified 2014-03-28. On the market since 2013-10-28. EPA record 2208211.

Energy and specs

TypeBottom Freezer
Product class5I - Refrigerator-freezers - automatic defrost with bottom-mounted freezer with an automatic icemaker without through-the-door ice service
Total capacity22.2 cu ft
Adjusted volume27.0 cu ft
Height × width68.9 × 32.6 in
Counter depthNo
CompactNo
Built-inNo
Ice makerYes
Through-door dispenserNo
DefrostAutomatic
Connected (smart)No
Annual energy use585 kWh
Federal max for its class640 kWh
MarketsUnited States, Canada

Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Certified Residential Refrigerators, record 2208211. Most Efficient reflects the EPA field "meets most efficient criteria".

Similar models from other brands

Rule: certified bottom-freezer fridges within 2 cu ft of this one (20.2 to 24.2 cu ft), other brands only, lowest energy first.

BrandModelSizeEnergyCost
TCLTRF20S5AL-S120.3 cu ft461 kWh$84 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Hamilton BeachHBF206720.3 cu ft461 kWh$84 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
Hamilton BeachHBF2067/HZ760220.3 cu ft461 kWh$84 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
KenmoreKKFDR36x20.3********20.3 cu ft461 kWh$84 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
KenmoreKKFDR36x20.3-SS20.3 cu ft461 kWh$84 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
MieleKFFD 6867 obsw/matt20.7 cu ft488 kWh$89 at 18.16¢/kWh/yr
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